finding meaning in the mundane

a collection of thoughts, reflections, and photographs from the simple and mundane moments in life.

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a log of my thought processes, ideas, and inspiration for finding meaning in the mundane.

please play the video if you wish to read the notes. i was listening to this playlist as i wrote these.

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my trusty partner, the electric fan

this would accompany me regardless of the weather, time, or assignment. and i'm glad to be able to use this for more than 5 years. you may say it's my biggest fan! i should probably clean it soon, though

photo taken on April 29, 2022

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the thrill of creating again

while it's difficult to struggle recovering from a burnout, i'm finally feeling a bit of happiness trying to create things again. it's not as smooth as expected, but there is progress.

photo taken on April 15, 2022

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the comfort of clean sheets

something to really appreciate in a place of rest and sleep.

photo taken on April 19, 2022

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a fire tree at night

this is the second out of two phone photographs that i took. this treen really looked beautiful both at day and night, but i thought it was more fascinating to observe it at night. this was taken when i was able to leave home again for a few days.

photo taken on May 16, 2022

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one april evening

time has been a really tricky thing over the last two years. this was one of the things that guided (and confused) me.

photo taken on April 19, 2022

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daily lists

despite this notebook being tiny, this is one of the things that really gave structure to my days in this pandemic. i've owned this notebook since 2016, and i have many more pages to go!

photo taken on May 19, 2022

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the vibrant promise of a new sprout

seeing a new shoot or growing leaf is always so exciting, whether you're an experienced plant parent or a beginner. i happen to be the latter, so you could imagine my enthusiasm when i saw a lighter green instead of brown.

photo taken on April 18, 2022

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the corner in my room that makes me smile

this is the area that i always see in my peripheral vision while im working. seeing my sling bag with the fluffy keychain makes me excited since it's the character one of my favorite members from BTS which i bought when i hung out with a friend.

photo taken on April 29, 2022

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the excitement of going outside again after a while

this is one out of two photos that I have taken using my cellphone, not my camera. this was during my family's the trip back from Laguna after meeting my great grandmother (wow, people could live for so long!) she told me to: avoid too much meat, eat lots of vegetables, don't over-ruminate, read and write, and have faith in God.

photo taken on May 12, 2022

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the simple yet elegant design of a door handle

isn't it fascinating that we use these so frequently everyday that it almost becomes an unconscious habit? it's really wonderful how these help us get into different rooms.

photo taken on April 18, 2022

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the mess of a student's desk

surprisingly enough this was the first photo i ever took in the process of the project-making! although there is no clear focal point in terms of the subject, it can pretty much communicate that i was really busy that time. i also thought that i captured the artificial lighting well as it's my intention to capture what i see as accurately as i can to my personal sight.

photo taken on April 15, 2022

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afternoon tree lighting

it's probably clear that 4:00-5:00 pm is one of my favorite times to photograph the environment outside my window. everything was pleasantly lit, and i loved seeing the various shades of green on this tree (i have yet to ask what kind of tree that is).

photo taken on April 19, 2022

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current reads

these are a few books that i'm currently reading. i haven't finished them, so they're just sitting on my shelf. i do hope i manage to complete these before i start attending onsite classes.

photo taken on April 18, 2022

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a photo of my favorite drink (used for a different project)

i took this photo for my typography major requirement (we had to design book covers) and since the novel i intended to design was about a magic coffee shop with an interesting service of time travel, i took a photo of coffee in a cappuccino cup that my best friend gave me as a gift years back.

photo taken on April 18, 2022

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study materials in the dead of night

i took this photo late at night as i was on a break from working on a different class requirement and it was oddly a calming experience. sometimes i really like this, even if the timing is off. i have to accept the random moments of peace amidst the stress and chaos of the online setup.

photo taken on April 25, 2022

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light entering my bathroom window

i just noticed that the color made the photo look a lot more somber or somewhat fearful than i hoped it to be. this isn't the case though, i want to express how i really appreciate how enough light can pass through the window without having to turn the light switch on.

photo taken on April 27, 2022